as in unfailing
not being or likely to be wrong
an unerring taste in interior decoration
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Recent Examples of unerring
So the head golf pro there needs to not only know the game and its rules, but also must have the unerring instincts of an excellent cruise director combined with an air traffic controller.
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Scott Fowler,
Charlotte Observer,
6 Feb. 2026
Aaronson’s finishes were unerring and clinical.
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Beren Cross,
New York Times,
8 Jan. 2026
James finds the wit in every line of Perkins’ script, playing his characters straight and with emotional depth while still showing an unerring instinct for where to place his verbal emphasis for maximum laughs as well as horror.
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Jim Hemphill,
IndieWire,
24 Oct. 2025
Cooper has unerring showbiz instincts.
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Owen Gleiberman,
Variety,
10 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for unerring
Scott Fowler,
Charlotte Observer,
6 Feb. 2026
Aaronson’s finishes were unerring and clinical.
—
Beren Cross,
New York Times,
8 Jan. 2026
James finds the wit in every line of Perkins’ script, playing his characters straight and with emotional depth while still showing an unerring instinct for where to place his verbal emphasis for maximum laughs as well as horror.
—
Jim Hemphill,
IndieWire,
24 Oct. 2025
Cooper has unerring showbiz instincts.
—
Owen Gleiberman,
Variety,
10 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for unerring
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unerring
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Their reach was owed not just to the nine-member unit’s technical excellence and versatility but also their endless supply of positivity, of psychedelic Black power characterized by its leader’s unfailing belief in a beautiful tomorrow.
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His unfailing commitment to civilian authority gave time for government institutions to sink roots, and established norms that gelled into the professional ethos of our military today.
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Look For What's Missing From The Data Strong marketing leaders know data is directional, not infallible.
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Instead, he was treated as an infallible saint.
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Mexico enters a must-win World Cup knockout against Ecuador at Azteca after a perfect group stage, three clean sheets and record-shattering crowds.
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Diop found separation behind all-world defender Virgil van Dijk and headed Chemsdine Talbi's perfect cross into the goal.
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Because autonomous agents execute end-to-end business logic, deployment requires a flawless blend of operational domain expertise (business) and systemic oversight (IT).
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The fluffy brush made with vegan bristles is angled for flawless foundation application.
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Andrews, a lifelong resident of Red Hook Houses West, said the community has waited long enough for a reliable pool.
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No reliable figures are available for battlefield casualties in the war.
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“Unerring.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unerring. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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